David Bustamante

David Bustamante serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Aviation Administration’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical aviation infrastructure including Air Traffic Control Towers and Flight Standard District Offices. He manages mission-critical acquisitions for facility construction, maintenance, and systems integration, ensuring compliance with FAA safety and operational standards. His portfolio centers on construction and infrastructure services essential to maintaining the nation’s air traffic control network, with a focus on delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions through timely and transparent contracting processes. Bustamante maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in facility upgrades, including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in aviation facility maintenance and federal construction compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission continuity and facility readiness. He demonstrates a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on fostering growth among small, locally-based contractors with the capacity to deliver specialized construction and maintenance services in support of federal aviation assets. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation without reliance on large business prime contractors. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 238330 (Flooring Contractors). He procures integrated facility systems including HVAC, structural upgrades, roofing assemblies, and interior finishes tailored to high-integrity aviation environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal construction codes, life-cycle maintenance requirements, and facility operational constraints.